City Manager Michael Capabianco said City Council campaign signs removed Tuesday were done under his direction. Close to 20 Citizens for Asbury Park signs were removed Tuesday, said Daniel Harris, who is running with BOE members Kenneth Saunders Jr and Stephen Williams during the local Nov 8 election. They are challenging incumbents Eileen Chapman, Yvonne Clayton and Amy Quinn, […]

A healthier food campaign sprouting up in Asbury Park could lead to $25,000 in grant funding to help further develop community gardens on the west side. Through State Farm Neighborhood Assist program, Asbury Park is in the running for one of 40 awards, according to officials. The Meadowlink and Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. regular council meeting. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the agenda include: • Executive Session City Council discussions regarding amendments […]

Former Asbury Park City Manager Terence ‘Terry’ Reidy has been hired as Paterson’s Assistant Business Administrator, according to an NorthJersey.com post. The article states that Reidy, who worked for the state monitoring Paterson’s finances, was hired as a part-time employee at a salary of $55,000. Mayor Jose ‘Joey’ Torres told said Reidy will play a […]

Voters interested in learning more about county and state candidates vying for seats in the upcoming Nov 8 election will have at least three opportunities to do. The Monmouth County Democrats Black American Caucus will host a Candidates’ Forum 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Augustine’s Church, located at 155 Prospect Ave. U.S. Rep Frank Pallone […]

Transportation Planner/Manager, charged with overseeing the city’s transportation and parking services, has been hired, Mayor John Moor confirmed Tuesday. Michael J. Manzella of Holmdel will begin his post on Nov. 16 at a close to $75,000 annual salary. The City Council voted via ordinance on Aug. 12 to create the post, with a salary range […]

The Ocean Township Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a pending investigation. According to an advisory issued Monday afternoon, the need to identify alert was done in order to ‘further the investigation.’ Department Spokesman Det. Lt. Timothy R. Torchia said if an arrest is made, the details of the […]

With the Nov. 8 election fast approaching, The Asbury Together and Citizens for Asbury Park tickets answered questions from the public during Saturday morning’s Homeowner’s Association sponsored Meet the Candidate’s Forum at The Asbury of Fifth Avenue. There were close to 50 people in attendance. The Asbury Together ticket, comprised of incumbents Eileen Chapman, Yvonne […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting 6 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. A public participation session will take place near the end of the workshop meeting, following comments from city officials. Items on the meeting’s agenda include: • A special event […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, This is a letter of support for The Asbury Together Team. The Asbury Together Team represents the diversity that makes this City great. I know what it takes, as a lifelong Asbury Park resident and former Deputy Mayor to keep this city moving forward and these three women, Amy Quinn, Eileen […]